Data Compactor

A data compactor decreases the size of data downloaded into headware memory by 20% per rating. For example, a Rating 3 compactor would decrease a 100 Mp file by 60%; the file would effectively take up only 40 Mp of headware memory. A character with this accessory can choose not to compress a file.

Accessing or transferring data to and from headware memory normally requires a Simple Action. Compressed data takes a bit longer to access, depending on how tightly the data is packed. Accessing data from Rating 1 and 2 compactors still requires only a Simple Action: accessing data from Rating 3 and 4 compactors requires a complex action. Compressed data must be uncompressed to be read. Compactor Cyberware can be integrated with a data lock  and installed as a joint package. Reduce the compactor’s cost and Essence cost by 50% when installed with a Datajack.